KV Racing Technology driver Tony Kanaan wearing a smile ahead of the first practice
on Friday at the 2012 Honda Indy.

The only Lotus-powered IZOD INDYCAR contender (the #78 of Simona de Silvestro)
being pushed towards the race track.

The #28 Andretti Autosport Dallara-Chevrolet of Ryan Hunter-Reay.

An assortment of 2012 Honda Civics in the paddock area.

Dario Franchitti looking on in pit lane during a red flag period in the Friday morning
practice session. Red flag was attributed to a crew member injury around the Dale Coyne Racing
stall. Fortunately, no one was critically injured but an Ambulance was called onto the race track..

Presented in the Honda display of the race track, the automaker's new turbocharged, 2.4 liter IZOD INDYCAR
powerplant alongside two other race engines.